LAYC is seeking a College and Career Coordinator to implement and support an out-of-school-time college and career readiness program that provides high school students with the skills, guidance, and experience needed to successfully graduate high school and achieve their post-secondary goals. The College and Career Coordinator will coordinate programming at Coolidge High School during the school year and lead a summer college and career readiness program in partnership with the DC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). The position combines direct student engagement and advising with program coordination, partnership development, data management, and administrative responsibilities.
Join us and support youth to live, work, and study with dignity, hope, and joy!
Latin American Youth Center’s (LAYC) mission is to empower youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through comprehensive and innovative programs that address youths’ social, academic, and career needs. To achieve this mission, LAYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 4,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behavior, and guide youth towards successful adulthood.
We believe in a future where all youth pursue their dreams, reach their goals and acquire the skills and self-confidence to live a life of purpose, connection, contribution and joy.
Competitive benefits
- In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
- Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
- 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
- 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
- Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
- Health club discounts
- One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).
- Essential responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the college and career readiness out-of-school-time program at Coolidge High School and in the community during the school year and summer, serving up to five cohorts and approximately 50–60 youth annually.
- Lead student recruitment and enrollment during the school year and summer in partnership with school staff, the Program Director, AmeriCorps members, and DC SYEP.
- Provide onsite guidance, mentorship, and support to AmeriCorps members assigned to the program, including regular check-ins and feedback.
- Deliver engaging college and career readiness workshops using LAYC’s Passport Curriculum, while developing additional workshops and activities based on student feedback and identified needs.
- Provide individualized college and career advising, including support with postsecondary planning, FAFSA completion, college applications, personal statements/essays, grant applications, and career exploration.
- Coordinate tutoring support for program participants, including being point-of-contact for tutors from partner colleges and universities.
- Support students in developing community service projects that allow students to take leadership roles while working toward DCPS-required community service hours.
- Coordinating activities to promote exposure to opportunities, including college visits and community events.
- Work with students to develop Individualized Goal Plans and utilize tools throughout program to drive students toward success.
- Refer students to Community Schools Coordinator to access wrap-around resources as needed.
- Build and maintain relationships with school staff, colleges and universities, community organizations, employers, and other partners to expand opportunities for program participants.
- Manage office hours to provide support to students with the college application process.
- Data responsibilities include quantitative data through weekly entry of attendance, tracking student milestones, and surveys, and qualitative data through highlights of student stories, student interviews, and overall program observations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Education.
- Education & experience requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of 1-year experience in youth work, school-based programming, and/or college and career readiness programs
- Skills & qualifications
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of community and local resources.
- Interpersonal skills showing the ability to manage community partnerships, connections with local and out-of-state colleges, and maintain strong relationships with school staff. Excellent verbal, written, and facilitation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 platform.
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
- Bilingual or fluent/proficient: English and Spanish required
- Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
- Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
- Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
Physical requirements
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume.
